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The name may have been derived from a Saxon chief called Tace, who established a village in around 500.
The settlement was known as Taceham – ham meaning village in Saxon. It is also possible that the name may have come from the Saxon thaec (thatch). The name Taceham survived until after the Norman Conquest in 1066 before going through several minor changes until the current one was adopted in the 16th century.
But enough of the history.
Here’s a quick and fun test to find out how much you know about the Thatcham of today – with a little bit of history thrown in.
Will you pass the Thatcham test? Will your friends? Take the test here:



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